Reality vs. TV Polygraphs: What a Real Exam Looks Like

Written By David Goldberg | Expert Polygraph Examiner

Inside The Polygraph Season 2 Episode 5

Now Streaming on All Major Podcast Platforms!

In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the world of lie detection: the difference between real polygraph testing and the fake, fabricated versions often seen on television and online.

David explains why so many “polygraph tests” featured on reality shows, YouTube clips, and entertainment programs are not legitimate examinations at all. He breaks down how these staged tests are designed for ratings, drama, and profit—not truth, accuracy, or legal credibility.

Listeners will learn exactly what a real, professional polygraph examination involves, including the standardized attachments used in every certified test: the pneumograph breathing tubes, the blood pressure cuff, electrodermal sensors, and pulse monitoring equipment. David explains what each component measures, why proper placement matters, and how poor instrumentation or inexperienced examiners can lead to false or inconclusive results.

This episode also serves as a warning: choosing the wrong examiner can have serious consequences, especially in high-stakes legal, personal, or professional matters. David emphasizes the importance of working with experienced, board-certified, ethical examiners who follow American Polygraph Association standards and conduct examinations that can be trusted in real-world settings—not staged entertainment.

If you’ve ever wondered whether polygraphs are real, how they actually work, or why TV polygraphs can ruin lives, this episode provides the unfiltered truth.

The information presented in this podcast is based on the real-life experiences and professional expertise of David Goldberg, an expert polygraph examiner with Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service, based in Virginia Beach.

If you or a loved one is seeking a polygraph examination, don’t wait for the truth—go out and get it. Contact David Goldberg today to take the first step toward clarity and resolution.

📞 If you need a confidential, ethical polygraph exam, contact David: (757) 495-1301

 

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David Goldberg is the founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service, a premier polygraph/lie detector test service based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. With over 22 years of experience as a Virginia State Licensed Advanced Board-Certified Polygraph Examiner, David brings unparalleled expertise to each examination, guaranteeing that his clients receive accurate and reliable results, providing the closure they need to move forward in life.

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